Joe DeRobbio, founder of COGA FIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP has been involved in MMA on every level since 1992. Joe’s been a fighter, coach, referee, promoter, and advocate for the legalization, and safety of the sport. In 1995, Joe became Washington States first professional referee. Joe refereed the first “Super Brawl” in Hawaii, and has worked all over the country. After 13 years working as a combat official, Joe had the vision to create an organization that focused on providing a unified platform, promoting young up-and-coming fighters. Joe saw the need to implement higher safety standards, better trained officials, minimum insurance, and medical coverage for the future and longevity of the sport.

In 2009, COGA began promoting the COmbat GAmes Fighting Championships, titled Rumble on the Ridge. COGA was voted the number one Pro-Am fight promotion in the Pacific Northwest. COGA has promoted more than 45 successful MMA shows in just over 6 years.

Currently under the COGA GRAND PRIX banner scheduled for 2016 are 4 Rumble on the Ridge events, 4 Battle @ the Bay events, and expansion into Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Arizona with 6 different "show" names throughout 5 states

COGA is positioning itself to be the premier feeder league to the UFC.